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Where are they now?Use this page if you have lost touch with people who live in Croydon or went to school in Croydon - or at least used to. Scroll down the page to view the comments other visitors have left or click here to add your own comment. If you are interested in researching your family or local Croydon history please use this link. Please remember that your comments can be viewed by all members of the community including young people. Any bad language entered on this page will result in your entry being removed. We also reserve the right to remove entries without prior notice. Alistair ThringCity: San Francisco County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am trying to locate any member of Reginald F. Young's family. He was born in 1881. Lived with his mom (Elizabeth C. Young) and dad (John Young); his uncle Frank Young and aunt Catherine Young in 67 Wilford Rd, Croydon as per the 1881 UK census. This family were all dairymen. I often wonder in which dairy they might have worked in 1881. Website: thring.freeshell.org/html/ Email: Click here to send an email to Alistair Thring (ref: 2438) Arthur LansdowneCity: Elizabeth County: Australia Comments: Lived in Addiscombe 1934-1963, moved to Australia. Local schools Woodside and Ashburton. Email: Click here to send an email to Arthur Lansdowne (ref: 2419) Beverley Campbell Nee WilliamsCity: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am seeking anyone who is related to the Thornton Heath SPASHOTT family which was my mothers maiden name she came from Pridham Road and a very large family. Email: Click here to send an email to Beverley Campbell nee Williams (ref: 2424) Bob GrayCity: London County: Essex Country: United Kingdom Comments: Researching Edward George Turner who may have attended North Surrey District School, Anerley Road, Penge, Surrey in 1881.
Email: Click here to send an email to Bob Gray (ref: 2442) Clare HardyCity: Tunbridge Wells County: Kent Country: United Kingdom Comments: ARNEIL South Norwood. Seeking information about Ellen/Nellie Arneil née Palmer (1877-1961), widow of Gavin Arneil, of Pleydell Ave, South Norwood, and her daughter Hilda Dawes née Arneil (1902-1976) who later lived in the Bromley/Sutton area. No direct descendants as far as I am aware so I would be pleased to hear from acquaintances. Thank you. Email: Click here to send an email to Clare Hardy (ref: 2441) Colin RaymondCity: Northants Country: United Kingdom Comments: I have recently found out that I was adopted in 1941/2. I was born Peter John Fitch, mothers name Doris Lilian. of 35 Ross Road South Norwood. I wondered if my birth mother or any other family members were still about. I would dearly love to contact them. Regards. Colin (Peter) Email: Click here to send an email to Colin Raymond (ref: 2418) David GarrodCountry: Spain Comments: Trying to locate barbers shop owned by William SMYTH from Sandy Lane Mitcham from 1935-1962 and grocers shop from 1900-1925 owned by William GARROD. N/T in Croydon library. Email: Click here to send an email to David Garrod (ref: 2435) Dorothy LakerCounty: Middlesex Country: United Kingdom Comments: Researching my family of Lakers... does anyone out there have any information regarding Recruitment Day in Croydon...... Email: Click here to send an email to Dorothy Laker (ref: 2430) Elaine WoodsCounty: Queensland Country: Australia Comments: Hi, I am wondering if any of my school mates might be out there. I went to Fairfield Sec Mod, New Addington in the late 50's -to around 1962, I was actually born in the prefabs which were near the Addington Hotel, and we celebrated the Queens cornation on the land where there are lots of houses built. On leaving school I worked at Harringtons as a overlocker in the factory estate. I then went to work at Littlewoods in Croydon, I would love to contact any one who might remember me, I am 61 in April, Carol Rayner, Jean Moran, Hazel Smithwere good friends. I have lived in Australia since I was 22yrs, and love it as much as the day I arrived, well hope to hear from someone out there, hears hoping Elaine Email: Click here to send an email to Elaine Woods (ref: 2415) Ernie WideCounty: Cheshire Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for any children of Leonard A. & Francine BEATTY (formerly HUTCHINGS). They were married in Croydon in June 1939. A cousin is looking for them. Email: Click here to send an email to Ernie Wide (ref: 2440) Iain BirnieCity: Dundee Country: United Kingdom Comments: I'm researching the brothers George Louden Allan and David Lindsay Allan. George and his wife Gladys lived at Ingleside, Roke Road, Kenley from the 1920s to the 1940s. They had a daughter Peggy who died aged 11 in the 1930s. David and his wife Daisie and daughter Alice lived at 1 Fryston Avenue Croydon. Their brother in law George Malcolm lived in Dale Road Purley from around 1910 until the mid 1920's. Both Georges were Jute Brokers and David an architect. If anyone knows anything about this familly I would be very interested. Email: Click here to send an email to Iain Birnie (ref: 2434) Janet ThompsonCity: Vancouver Country: Canada Comments: Looking for relative of Louisa Emily Simms (nee Mansell) born 1889 - died 1975 and Frederick Harry Simms died 1975. Roma (or Lorna) Bessie Simms signed for Louisa's cremation. Louisa is my great aunt. My mum's father's sister. I'd love to connect with someone from this side of the family. Thank you very much! Email: Click here to send an email to Janet Thompson (ref: 2422) Jennifer DuguidCounty: Co.down Country: United Kingdom Comments: Seeking information about Iris Gibson (nee Taylor) daughter of Cecil Gibson, a fire surveyor. She was born around 1914 and married Wilfred Gibson of the Irish Guards in 1942. He was killed in action in 1944 at Anzio, Italy. At the time of her marriage she was living at Foxley Hill Road, Purley and working as a clerk for the Croydon Corporation. Email: Click here to send an email to Jennifer Duguid (ref: 2436) Judith DCounty: Kent Country: United Kingdom Comments: Trying to find Joan K Jacobs, married to John (Jacobs) believed to be living in Croydon, Purley, area ? worked in Croydon in 1960's 70's. Work friend who spent many happy times wishes to be in touch if possible. Email: Click here to send an email to Judith D (ref: 2439) LouiseCity: Chessington County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for Michael George who used to live in Croydon and had a design business in 1968. Please get in touch if you know where he is now. Thank you Email: Click here to send an email to Louise (ref: 2428) Mara Frampton (nee Oshea)City: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: We are looking for Peter Murray, has 2 sisters Sue, Tricia. He use to live in Kennlewood Crescent when he was young. Married to Audery and has 3 boys and (Peter jnr) did hear that he moved to Spain??? Love to hear anyone that knows him as he was our best man at our wedding its coming up to 40 years, and love for him to be there. Many thanks. Email: Click here to send an email to Mara Frampton (nee Oshea) (ref: 2425) MimCity: Croydon County: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for anyone who may be related to the Duggan family that lived in Croydon, Surrey in the 1860's, 1870's and onward. Charles Duggan (migrated from Ireland) was the head of the family along with his wife, Julia (maiden name, Mccarthy) and their children, Johanna, Michael, James and Jeremiah. I am interested in researching the family history. Email: Click here to send an email to Mim (ref: 2432) Nicola BirdCounty: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: Hi I'm lookin for my sister Anne Marie Derryion dont know her surname as she was adopted in Croydon but was born Jersey Channel Islands I know its a long shot can anyone help please thanks Email: Click here to send an email to Nicola Bird (ref: 2429) Paul BibbyCounty: Yorkshire Country: United Kingdom Comments: Looking for anyone who has information on Parch Moor (Parchmore) Farm in Croydon c1860-1870s. I believe one of my ancestors may have lived/worked there then [BIBBY]. Also interested in any links with Croydon people who originated from Southern Ireland around the same period. Email: Click here to send an email to Paul Bibby (ref: 2437) Pierre Spiertz WeltenCity: Jabeek County: Limburg Country: Netherlands Comments: I am looking for relatives of:
Email: Click here to send an email to Pierre Spiertz Welten (ref: 2423) Robert WinchesterCity: Auckland Country: New Zealand Comments: Seeking descendants of Thomas William WEST, died at Croydon and buried there in the first quarter of 1947, aged 61. May have had a son named Ronald. Email: Click here to send an email to Robert Winchester (ref: 2433) Saadia KhanCounty: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Comments: I'm trying to contact Geoff - we both worked at Croydon Library in May 1978. I think his surname began with B but I'm not sure. He had just graduated from Oxford and had read Sanskrit. Would like to know where he is now please. Email: Click here to send an email to Saadia Khan (ref: 2431) Sheryl BryceCity: Sydney County: New South Wales Country: Australia Comments: I am looking for any of my grandmother's family, her name was Emily Nicoll (nee Bowers). She lived at 1 Ivy Cottages, Roke Avenue when she was young. She emigrated to NZ about 1920 with her husband and son. In later years she visited family who lived at 28 Little Roke Avenue, Kenley. Her brother was Charles William (known as Buff), he was involved with carnivals and fairs. I believe that he had a son called Ralph and somewhere a lady called Phyl Monger comes into the family. Does anyone know anything of this family, maybe there was a daughter called Susan? Email: Click here to send an email to Sheryl Bryce (ref: 2421) Yvonne ClarkeCountry: Us Comments: Trying to locate Keith Anderson who lives in Croydon. A friend who I have lost contact with. Email: Click here to send an email to Yvonne Clarke (ref: 2417) Yvonne FrancisCity: Eastbourne County: Sussex Country: United Kingdom Comments: I am looking for Maxine Donaldson she might have gone to school somewhere in Croydon. She was born in 1962 and born in Paddington did anyone know her. She is my half sister Email: Click here to send an email to Yvonne Francis (ref: 2416)
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